Blue Jays continue to build, ink Cabrera

The Toronto Blue Jays have continued to bolster their lineup by signing outfielder Melky Cabrera.

The deal is for two years and is valued at $16 million.

Cabrera spent last season with the San Francisco Giants but did not play
after Aug. 14, having been hit with a 50-game suspension for violating MLB's
drug policy.

The 28-year-old native of the Dominican Republic was on his way to a career
year, leading the NL in batting at .346 with 11 home runs, 25 doubles, 10
triples and 60 RBI in 113 games. He was also named MVP of the All-Star Game
after helping give the Senior Circuit -- and the Giants -- home-field
advantage in the Fall Classic.

Over 984 games with the Yankees, Braves, Royals and Giants, Cabrera is a
lifetime .284 hitter with 69 homers, 186 doubles and 417 RBI.

News of the signing comes just hours after the Commissioner's Office approved
last Tuesday's 12-player swap between the Jays and Miami Marlins.